Announcements

Each year at this time, I am reminded of how blessed we are for the many ministries and programs—made possible through your support of the Catholic Appeal—that help make our parish a vibrant community of faith.

In the coming weeks, you will learn more about the Appeal which launches in parishes across the Archdiocese on March 11 and 12. I invite you to pledge your early support by clicking on the donate button above. Your commitment to this important work will help our parish meet its annual goal and will help so many in need.

Also, I invite you to watch this year's brief Catholic Appeal video that highlights some wonderful ministries that are making a difference in the lives of our brothers and sisters. These stories illustrate the impact that Central Ministries has each and every day throughout our Archdiocese.

If you would like to learn more about the Appeal, please visit bostoncatholicappeal.org. Thank you in advance for your generous support and prayers for a successful Catholic Appeal.

We just started the year 2017 and I wanted to take the opportunity to send my greetings with great affection to all the parishioners of our three parishes in collaboration. A new year means a new opportunity to grow in the faith and in the knowledge of the Father who loves us and who gives us the gift of life. Next Monday, January 23, we will have a Holy Hour of Adoration in our Collaborative to join the National Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of the Unborn Children. As US Catholics, one of the most important challenges that we face is to defend LIFE in all its stages and conditions. That is why I encourage you to come to this Holy Hour and pray for life in our own country. The US bishops also ask us (especially those who cannot participate in the Holy Hour) to offer an additional prayer, fast or sacrifice as an act of solidarity with those who have not yet been born, and for all people (young or old) whose lives or dignity are at risk, especially those living in poverty. This new year coincides with the change of president in our country. We already know that this change has caused lots of worries in many people. The Committee for Social Justice in the three parishes has accepted the challenge of identifying resources and activities that can serve to support justice and peace towards our neighbor, with love and compassion. We are a diverse community, but the spirit of collaboration that is gradually emerging among the three parishes is a great source of hope and blessing for the future. And above all, we count on the love of God that is like a river that takes away all fear and all bitterness, and that always brings new hopes. I ask you to pray for us, the priests who serve the three parishes. Especially for the priests who help us with great generosity to serve in the weekly Masses: Msgr. Charlie Bourque, Fr. Bill Foley SJ, Fr. Ken Hughes SJ, Fr. Frank Hermann SJ, Fr. Raul Sáiz SJ, Fr. Peter Gyves SJ, and Fr. Patrick Glavin OFM. Do not forget to pray for our permanent deacons Jesús and José, and for our Jesuit deacons in transition, Alberto and Dan. Without them, the truth is that I do not know how Miguel Angel and I could achieve everything that is required of us. Thank you very much for your support. Let us ask the Lord to give us much hope and faith to believe that He will give us everything we need for the challenges we face.--Fr. Carlos Flor

Please join us at Our Lady of Lourdes parish as we celebrate the Patroness of our Parish on Saturday, February 11 with a solemn bilingual Mass at 5:30pm, followed by coffee and light refreshments.

During the Mass, we will celebrate a communal Anointing of the Sick for the World Day of the Sick. If you or a family member would like to be anointed during Mass, please come early to be seated in the front pews. At the end of the Mass, the priests will be available for a special anointing for those who may need a blessing for good health at this time.

If you have any relatives or friends who are sick or home bound and would like to be visited by a priest, please call the rectory (617-524-0240) to schedule a visit to receive the Sacraments.